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anyone use a HOT AIR GUN instead of dry steamer???
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Richard Thomas
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:10:03
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anyone use a HOT AIR GUN instead of dry steamer???
(Silly question- hair dryer ever work in a pinch???)
Industrial grade hot air guns, sold in Home Depot, claim+to be very hot and project with great pressure...
will they do the trick???
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Richard Thomas
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:18:39
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PS:
I got about one hour of sleep last night...wound up trying to sleep in a chair and slumped over on the kitchen table.
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Gotta dosomething fast for tonight!!!!I am still speculating on the hot air gun, industrial grade:
I just realized that the gun may shoot air with such force that loose bugs are blown away and may not be killed...anyone have that experience? Maybe they have speed controls independent of heat setting???
Perhaps gun may be useful, how for imbedded (pardon the pun) bugs, deep in caverns and crevices...
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spideyjg
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:20:01
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Too hazardous. They put out temp in excess of 500F many up to 900F. Mega fire hazard and can cause release of toxic fumes if you don't catch stuff on fire.
Jim
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Richard Thomas
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:21:48
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JIm:
what about simple hair dryer...may not get so hot..? whadddaythink??
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Richard Thomas
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:32:16
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I found this on Home Deport website:
this gun can get down in temp, no? still too hot??
Hey, I am a newbie just trying to find my way...and avoid the $500 cost of good dry steamer...
The Ryobi Variable Temperature Heat Gun is the solution for a variety of tough applications. With temperature selections at 200°, 500°, 800°, and 1100°, you have the perfect temperature for any material and surface. Easily remove paint, adhesives, caulk, putty, and more with the concentrated heat output. This product is also handy for thawing frozen pipes, drying plaster, loosening rusted bolts, and forming and bending metals.
Professional variable temperature control
Support Stand - for hands-free operation especially when using in high temperature applications
Hanging Hook - for easy storage when not in use
Removable Nose Cone allows access to fit into tight spaces
MFG Brand Name : Ryobi
MFG Model # : HG500 -
paulaw0919
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Tue Sep 29 2009 9:56:28
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The force of the air from a hair dryer is just going to blow bugs around before killing them. The heat at the end of that forced air isn't hot enough either I don't think. Too risky in makinga much bigger spread of bugs, imo
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Tue Sep 29 2009 12:27:42
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Unfortunatley as Jim previously advised using an industrial heat gun can easily result in being included in the next edition of "Report from Engine Company 82". Too HOT too FAST. In a pinch a hair dryer may help but may also blow the suckers around, a vacuum with a brush may be a way to go or try putting a towel down and using an iron. In a pinch there is also limited use of alcohol or murphys.
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Richard Thomas
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Tue Sep 29 2009 16:20:52
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Thanks folks...will let you know how things go...
Thanks again,...
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